Lawrence AVE over Des Plaines River

Fair Condition32 years old18,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location1 M E I-294
CarriesLawrence AVE
CrossesDes Plaines River
Coordinates41.96615, -87.85532

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length235.6 ft (71.8 m)
Max Span87.9 ft (26.8 m)
Deck Width80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Deck Area1751.9 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1994

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic18,800 (2023)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016260300000000

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